Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V355000 Reported June 9, 2015

Hitch safety chain may be incorrectly installed

Vermeer Manufacturing Company · N/A · 64 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V355000
Manufacturer Campaign
IK3175
Manufacturer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
64
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 9, 2015
Completion Rate
40.63

Defect Summary

Vermeer manufacturing company (vermeer) is recalling certain model year 2015 tlr30hd trailers manufactured april 21, 2015, to may 15, 2015, and 2015 tlr30ld trailers manufactured april 17, 2015, and may 14, 2015. the affected trailers may have an incorrectly installed safety chain.

Safety Consequence

If the trailer hitch becomes unhooked from the tow vehicle, the safety chain will not prevent the trailer from completely separating from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Vermeer will notify owners and dealers will install a field repair kit. the recall began on july 14, 2015. owners may contact vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 or by email at productsafety@vermeer.com. vermeer's number for this campaign is ik3175.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Vermeer Manufacturing Company dealer and reference recall ID 15V355000 or campaign IK3175.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
View Official NHTSA Notice →
Related

Similar Recalls

Other recalls from Vermeer Manufacturing Company or involving N/A.

Recall 26V290000
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Power transfer unit may fail and cause a loss of drive power
N/A · 61,711 affected · May 7, 2026
Recall 73V092000
Harley-davidson Motor Company
Brakes:mechanical service:other
N/A · 2,607 affected · Apr 30, 1973
Recall 73V094000
Harley-davidson Motor Company
Suspension
N/A · 11,705 affected · Apr 30, 1973
Recall 26T011000
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Tire tread may separate
N/A · 69 affected · Apr 18, 2026
Recall 26E021000
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Engine failure may cause fire or loss of drive power
N/A · 2,689 affected · Apr 16, 2026

FAQ: Recall 15V355000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V355000?

NHTSA recall 15V355000 was issued by Vermeer Manufacturing Company on June 9, 2015. It addresses: Hitch safety chain may be incorrectly installed. The recall affects approximately 64 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Vermeer Manufacturing Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V355000 or the manufacturer campaign number IK3175. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.